An electromagnet is based on which of the following effects of electric current?

Chemical effect

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Magnetic effect

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Heating effect

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Charging effect

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Solution

The correct option is B Magnetic effect
An electromagnet is a piece of metal at the core with wire wound over it. When the current flows through the wire, the metal acts like a magnet. It is based on the magnetic effect of electric current. The metal is magnetized by the current.

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